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Lyme disease: an Alberta perspective  Provides information on Lyme disease: its incidence, transmission, symptoms, resulting disorders, treatment, risk factors, and prevention. Source: Alberta Health and Wellness Managing your chronic illness: information for patients  Explains that patients with a chronic condition can have a role in managing their illness in partnership with a physician. Describes features of the chronic disease self-management program in dealing with issues such as stress, pain management and coping skills on a daily basis. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Skills for the job of living tips  Offers occupational therapy strategies to help people with disabilities cope with everyday living. Topics discussed include barrier-free homes, special equipment, ergonomics, and home safety. Includes specific tips related to Alzheimer disease and dementia, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and learning disabilities. Source: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) From: Canada's occupational therapy resource site   Overview of bee venom acupuncture in the treatment of arthritis   Describes the use of bee venom acupuncture in the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Source: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (eCAM) Arthritis self-management program  Describes the Program and outlines some of its benefits, particularly for First Nations communities in B.C. Includes references. Source: Health Canada Seniors and aging - osteoarthritis  Describes symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis. Highlights steps to minimize risk. Provides access to additional resources. Source: Health Canada From: It's your health: diseases Arthritis: info-sheet for seniors  Answers questions seniors and their families may have about arthritis. Lists warning signs and risk factors. Also suggests prevention and coping means and presents resources where seniors can find more information. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) From: Info-sheets for seniors Arthritis in Canada: an ongoing challenge  Presents a report using data from population health surveys, provincial physician billing and drug databases, hospital admissions, and mortality figures. Provides an overview of the current situation for use by health care professionals, policymakers, and the public. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Foot care info-sheet for seniors  Describes the benefits of maintaining healthy feet and provides tips for foot care. Also provides advice concerning footwear and lists other resources. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) From: Info-sheets for seniors The Arthritis Society  Supports research into the causes and cures for arthritis, and promotes the best care and treatment for people with arthritis. Describes arthritis research projects underway in Canada; provides information to patients, professionals, and the public, as well as an on-line discussion forum for those living with arthritis. Source: The Arthritis Society (TAS)
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